Kenyan government says allegations in case of Obama’s aunt untrue, denies she was in danger

Kenya says Obama aunt was not in danger
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Kenyan official says the government is unhappy with the impression created by a U.S. court ruling that granted asylum to President Barack Obama’s aunt.

Earlier this week, U.S. Immigration Judge Leonard Shapiro said he gave Zeituni Onyango asylum in the U.S. because she would be …. Original source  : Kenyan government says allegations in case of Obama’s aunt untrue, denies she was in danger.

Rajiv Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary Today

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The nation is celebrating the 66th birth anniversary of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi today. A variety of functions are being held all across the country to mark the birth anniversary of the 7th Prime Minister of India. On Friday morning, important dignitaries such as President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Rajiv Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary Today.

Churchill’s ‘never have so many..’ iconic speech to highlight Battle of Britain’s 70th anniversary

LONDON – The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be marked by the reading of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s famous “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” speech that he delivered in Parliament on August 20, 1940, and by a fly-past of …. Read the original article  : Churchill’s ‘never have so many..’ iconic speech to highlight Battle of Britain’s 70th anniversary.

Government vows to protect Sikhs in Kashmir, uproar in parliament

NEW DELHI – Amid an uproar in both houses of parliament, the government said Friday that it was committed to the safety of the Sikhs in Kashmir Valley where some Sikh families have reportedly received anonymous letters from extremists asking them to either embrace Islam or pack up.
The Rajya Sabha had to be … Read : Government vows to protect Sikhs in Kashmir, uproar in parliament.

After blaming ex-Goa CM, Kamat says media misquoted him

PANAJI – Less than a week after dragging Goa’s erstwhile tallest leader Dayanand Bandodkar and first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru into a controversy, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Friday claimed that the media misquoted him.
In a clarification, Kamat said he had high respect for Bandodkar, who was Goa’s first chief minister after the [..] Read the original article: here.

Fractured Assam opposition could lead to Congress hat-trick

GUWAHATI – A fractured opposition in Assam could help the Congress party complete an electoral hat-trick despite facing a barrage of corruption charges, say analysts and lawmakers.

“Unless the opposition unites and gives a fight to the Congress, the ruling party’s victory in the 2011 assembly elections is almost inevitable despite rampant corruption and failures on … Read more : Fractured Assam opposition could lead to Congress hat-trick.

Committed to safety of Sikhs in Kashmir, says Pranab

NEW DELHI – The government Friday said it was committed to the safety of minority Sikh community in the troubled Kashmir Valley where some Sikh families have reportedly received anonymous letters from extremists asking them to either embrace Islam or pack up.
“The government is fully aware of it. Not only the Muslims of … Read : Committed to safety of Sikhs in Kashmir, says Pranab.

Nation pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 66th birth anniversary

NEW DELHI – The nation on Friday paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 66th birth anniversary.

President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh paid floral tribute to the former prime minister.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with her son and MP Rahul Gandhi reached “Vir Bhumi” to pay …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nation pays homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his 66th birth anniversary.

Democrats say they’re optimistic money, manpower will help stem losses this fall

Dems hope money, manpower stem losses
ST. LOUIS – Democrats are expressing optimism that the party’s financial might and voter turnout operations will help stem widespread losses in this fall’s election.
They say the GOP’s governing track record may help.
Tim Kaine, the Democratic Party chairman, told Democratic National Committee members that the party is going …. Read the original article  : Democrats say they’re optimistic money, manpower will help stem losses this fall.

MPs salary hiked, but they are unhappy

NEW DELHI – The cabinet Friday approved a 300 percent salary hike from Rs.16,000 to Rs.50,000 for MPs but this was not enough said members from various parties as they stalled Lok Sabha proceedings seeking more money.
Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and other parties protested …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : MPs salary hiked, but they are unhappy.

Cabinet approves 300 percent salary hike for MPs

NEW DELHI – The union cabinet Friday approved a 300 percent hike in the salary of MPs.

At present, an MP gets Rs.16,000 a month as salary. A parliamentary panel had recommended Rs.80,001.
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India building memorial for Bangladesh war heroes

AGARTALA – India is building an ambitious edifice and a park in Tripura in memory of Indian soldiers and Bangladeshi freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni will lay the foundation stone of the memorial and the Mukti Joddha Park Sep 15, according to …. Original article  : India building memorial for Bangladesh war heroes.

North Korea agrees with China on return to talks

SEOUL – North Korea said it is in agreement with China that the six-nation talks on its nuclear weapons programme should be resumed.

Those talks as well as the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula were discussed when China’s special envoy to the peninsula, Wu Dawei, visited Pyongyang this week, North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency reported. …. Original article  : North Korea agrees with China on return to talks.

Manmohan, Sonia pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi

NEW DELHI – President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders paid tribute to former prime Rajiv Gandhi on his 66th birth anniversary at his memorial Veer Bhumi here Friday.
Vice President Hamid Ansari was amongst the others who paid homage to Gandhi.
The day is being … Read : Manmohan, Sonia pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi.

Fresh violence rocks Pakistan’s largest city following slaying of political party member

Fresh political violence flares in Pakistan city

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Seven people have been killed in Pakistan’s largest city in a renewed wave of political violence.
The unrest Friday came after the slaying of a local political party member close to the airport in Karachi.
Provincial government spokesman Jamil Soomro says six people were gunned down in apparent … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Fresh violence rocks Pakistan’s largest city following slaying of political party member.

Colbert to host 2-episode special celebrating end of combat operations in Iraq, troops’ return

Colbert to honor troops returning from Iraq
NEW YORK – Stephen Colbert is dusting off his camouflage suit.
The comedian will broadcast two special episodes of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” to celebrate the end of combat operations in Iraq and to honor returning troops.
On Sept. 8 and 9, … Read more »»».

Mass. governor signs law designating Salem, site of witch trials, birthplace of National Guard

Salem, Mass., declared National Guard’s birthplace

SALEM, Mass. – The governor of Massachusetts has signed a law designating one of his cities the birthplace of the oldest component of the United States armed forces.
Gov. Deval (deh-VAL’) Patrick on Thursday officially marked the birthplace of the National Guard as Salem (SAY’-luhm), a seaport city northeast of Boston … Original article on : Mass. governor signs law designating Salem, site of witch trials, birthplace of National Guard.

Judge dismisses concert promoters’ federal suit filed against Michael Jackson before his death

Judge dismisses promoters’ lawsuit against Jackson

NEW YORK – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by a concert promoter against the late Michael Jackson over a failed reunion concert.
U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr. granted a motion by lawyers for Jackson’s estate to dismiss the case, citing a lack of evidence that the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Judge dismisses concert promoters’ federal suit filed against Michael Jackson before his death.

Singer Wyclef Jean meets with Haiti’s president, discusses security concerns

Singer Wyclef Jean meets with Haiti’s president

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haitian President Rene Preval met with presidential hopeful Wyclef Jean for more than two hours on Thursday, touching off a new round of speculation as to whether the singer will be allowed to run in Nov. 28 elections.
Jean told The Associated Press that he felt the …. Original source  : Singer Wyclef Jean meets with Haiti’s president, discusses security concerns.

Bombshell Revelations: Barack Obama has Intense Connections with CIA!

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Watch Barack Obama being exposed live on the Alex Jones Show on THURSDAY AUGUST 19 at 1 PM EST / 12 NOON CST.
Reportedly, Investigative journalist Wayne Madsen will reveal his groundbreaking series on Barack Obama’s true origins tomorrow. Madsen claims to have done detailed research work and is sure to unfold … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bombshell Revelations: Barack Obama has Intense Connections with CIA!.